A MODERN APARTMENT

We love that people come to us for all style profiles - we currently have projects that reflect traditional, transitional & modern design.  One fun project we are working on is for a couple transitioning from a larger home on Long Island to a new, smaller apartment.  They are now closer to the action in New York City and they want the style of the apartment to reflect their more modern lifestyle.  They are ditching all of their family home's traditional furniture and are now going for a more clean look with pops of colors.  Here are some of our ideas so far.

Option 1:

This Milo Baughman-esque sofa is a cool take on a classic piece.  The brass legs are expected on a chair, but interesting and different on a sofa.  We would pair it with a pop of color on velvet accent chairs and a statement light fixture.  Lucite pieces are perfect for a small apartment because their transparency give the allusion of space.   I love this look personally because it is modern without feeling cold.

Option 2:

The client likes a yellowish / mustard accent color which we don't use often because like orange, yellow is not one of our favorites to work with.  This option gives hints of yellow without it overwhelming the palette.  Grey's work well with a modern space and different shades of it also create warmth here.  This console is great for an apartment because it is small and thin.  We would probably add a banana plant in the corner of this option.  Also, maybe a pair of upholstered x-benches in a small scale yellow pattern if the client wants more yellow involved.  

Rugs and paint color are tbd on both.
We'll keep you updated on this project on instagram with the hashtag #avalonGNproject

--xo--
M&D

THE MINI'S | DINING ROOM DECOR

Most of you know that Alex & I recently purchased our first home.  Being a designer, I have access to  all of the most amazing options as far as everything - furniture, fabrics, wall coverings, lighting, the list goes on.  It is so much fun to browse through all of these sources to see which will work in our space.  Although, sometimes it gets overwhelming because we are exposed to so much and each source has so many amazing products.  It's hard to choose!  We are almost finished with living room and are now moving on to the formal dining room.  A lot of couples our age are opting for a less formal, more open floor plan, but I absolutely love the idea of a gorgeous, wallpapered, fully decorated dining room.  I grew up with one (obviously)... with lots of dinner parties and holidays around the table and we plan on doing the same in our home.  Above are my inspiration photos so far and also my inspiration board.

1.  Christina Murphy 
2. Pinterest | Unsure of designer
3. Mark Sikes
4 | 5. Ashley Whitaker

A MODERN MIX

Happy New Year! 

We are so excited to start work on a slew of projects in the new year, all of which are completely unique with each clients aesthetic being totally different.  

The first project we are working on is a modern, loft style apartment in Gramercy Park for a young couple.  We love clean lines mixed with tradition for this apartment with a few pops of color and/or print.  Above is some of our inspiration so far.

1.  Robert Brown ID

2. Carrier & Company

3. Allen Kirsch & Associates

4. Amy Berry Design